What is Pi Yao (Pi Xiu) in Feng Shui?
Pi Xiu (貔貅), or Pi Yao in some modern translation is one of the celestial beings in Chinese mythology besides the four major celestial beings (Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion…
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Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree - Styles, Care, Pruning, Problems
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) is one of the most popular types of bonsai trees that are grown by many bonsai and gardening enthusiasts.
A key reason for this popularity is because…
Understanding Feng Shui In a Few Words
Feng Shui is an ancient aesthetic system developed by the Chinese that utilizes the laws of heaven and earth to improve life through the receipt of positive energy or Qi.
A Concise Timetable of Feng Shui History
Chinese History is dominated by ‘the dynasties’ and here I have attempted to overlay the history of Feng Shui in a chronological fashion with that of the dynasties
The Dragon Turtle Feng Shui Cure
The Dragon Turtle is a Chinese mythological creature with the head of the Celestial Dragon and the body of a Celestial Tortoise, hence the name ‘Dragon Turtle’, and is one of the…
A Tourist's Guide to Accessing the Internet in China
We all know that nowadays, internet access and mobile data plans are essential things to consider when visiting another country. However, even with that fact, China is a special case….
How To Travel By Bus in China
When it comes to traveling to and in China, transportation is often a major concern. Whether you are a tourist planning to visit China, or you are going to move to China to live and…
The Chinese Method of Tea-Making: Your Guide to Gongfu Cha
In this guide, we will discuss the Chinese method of tea-making. China has a long-term tea-making tradition called the “gongfu tea ceremony” (工夫茶) or also called “kungfu…
